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Effective Research Strategies: Identifying and Addressing Problems

Research should always begin with a clear definition of the problem at hand. Taking Dr. Mason’s situation as an example, her car troubles prompt the need for understanding how to evaluate and decide on potential solutions. Establishing specific research goals enables the selection of appropriate sources and methodologies. This guide outlines the difference between primary and secondary research, effective source evaluation using the CARS method, and highlights key internet resources and search techniques to enhance research credibility and rigor.

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Effective Research Strategies: Identifying and Addressing Problems

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  1. Research should be focused Almost all research should begin with a clear definition of the problem or question to be addressed. Problem: Dr. Mason’s car broke down and it’s too expensive to fix.

  2. Research should be focused Almost all research should begin with a clear definition of the problem or question to be addressed. Problem: Dr. Mason’s car broke down and it’s too expensive to fix. Having goals or specific questions allows you to decide what sources/methods/ depth of research is necessary.

  3. Research Terminology • Primary Research: Gathering raw data firsthand. Includes observations, interviews, experiments, testing, questionnaires • Using a valid research methodology and recording useful information are key here • Secondary Research: gathering information or data that’s already been compiled with, analyzed, evaluated or otherwise organized. Includes books, articles, web documents, business documents, brochures, etc. • Evaluating your source is key here.

  4. The Internets (all of them) • the open Web • Invisible, Hidden Web, Gated Web • Infominehttp://infomine.ucr.edu/ • Librarian’s Internet Index http://lii.org/ • FAU Library

  5. Research strategies, search engines • Understanding search engines; algorithms • Keywords and synonyms • Boolean operators • Beware: • Google bombing • Other misleading manipulations (try “whois” search) • .org, .edu

  6. Determining Source Credibility Authority, accuracy, bias, currency CARS Method • Credibility: source listed, reputation, professionalism • Accuracy: facts accurate, site updated, written well • Reasonableness: objective statements, labeled biases, purpose of website • Support: well documented sources, updated links

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